Ok, real quick, a few things: First, my apologies for getting this out so late. My reasons? One, I gave my muse to a friend who kept him from me for a while, blunting my own attempts at writing (see my authoress page or DotP to understand). Two, I go to college out-of-state, so there was this big long transition period in which I had to wait for my computer to be hooked up again. And three, this story too WAY too long to write. T_T It was fun, yes, but tiring. 15 pages. All I'll tell you is that the story is from Yami's pov – not that you wouldn't figure it out sooner or later. Decided to try a 'Day in the Life' approach. Eh. Say what you will…Yami's probably a little OC, but can you really blame me? (Wait, don't answer that.)
Disclaimer: Don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, don't own 'Finding Nemo', don't own Disney or WB or 4Kids or that Takahashi guy. (Though, I might start selling plush anime dolls that I make on the internet…but that has yet to be decided. ^_^;)
This story dedicated to the five people who have bothered to review my writing this past month – thank you! (No one else loves me!! T_T)
Ko-chan
Wolfspeaker
rox
Hikari no Yami
Mnemosyne
(P.S. – oh yeah…fan art appreciated! ^_^;) --MnY
//blah blah blah// - Yami talking
/blah blah blah/ - Yugi talking
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Point of View
*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP*
Unn?
Oooh, great. The alarm. And it was all a dream, too. Damn it.
….
There's something going on today, isn't there? Hmm. Oh well, if I can't remember, it can't be that important.
Ra-dammit, where are my clothes? Not that I have that wide of a selection anyway…not my fault the stupid manufacturers can't think up anything decent. Ah, here we go.
O_O Y-yugi…. Hi. Sorry, I'll leave you alone now, my mistake.
Wow. Shirtless Yugi. That was fun. Oh great, I'm blushing aren't I? Wonderful. Just perfect.
Damn, he's hot.
Hmm? What is it, little one?
Uhhhhh, I'm not staring at you, really…um, I'm staring into space and you just happen to be there. Yeah.
Um, I'll just go fix breakfast.
Baka, that was close. Yeah, that would have been good, wouldn't it? "Yeah Yugi, I'm staring at your half-naked body because I think you're hot and I have this crush on you." Uh huh, that would have gone over well.
_ I just remembered. I can't cook. Great.
Maybe Grandpa left something in the fridge? …ugh, nope. Not unless we want moldy, half-eaten meatloaf for breakfast…eww. I guess cereal will have to do.
Oh, here he comes (in all his glory). You'd think I'd get used to seeing him around all the time…or at least that I'd have enough restraint by now not to stare at him whenever he walks in the room. Pft. Yeah right.
Anyway, breakfast. Sure, here you go, aibou.
What? We're going to see a movie? Really, just the two of us? Oh. He means the whole group. I dunno, hikari, suddenly I'm not feeling so well.
Aibou, Anzu is the reason I DON'T want to go. And I am not uptight or upset or always hiding my feelings from others…well, ok, maybe my feelings for Yugi, but Ra knows I'm not saying THAT out loud.
Really, I'm fine. Loosen my belt?? What, has Yugi gone hentai, too? Not that I wouldn't mind…oh, you mean loosen up. Oh well, I can dream.
Fine, fine, I'll go. Though I haven't a clue as to why…. Yeah, I'm still not understanding that. Why you mortals want to entertain yourselves by going blind is beyond me. Yes, I already said I'd go!
Man, Yugi should NOT have worn clingy clothing today. It looks WAY too good on him…sexy…. I wonder if-what's that noise? Oh, the doorbell. Joey must be here.
Hello. Yes, coming. Yugi, Joey's here with…something. What is that? A car, you say? Oh, ok, I remember Yugi telling me about those things. Dangerous, those things – death traps.
WHAT?? You're DRIVING???
Uh-uh. NO WAY. No WAY are you getting me to go inside that thing with Joey behind the wheel. NO, as a matter-of-fact, I DON'T trust you! (You have to completely rely on luck just when we're dueling; what makes you think you actually possess the skill to DRIVE that monstrosity???)
NO, Yugi, you are NOT going with him. Why? Because I don't want to have to clean up the horrible bloody mess that's going to result from riding with him. No, I don't care if he passed the driver's test – we're taking a bike.
Yes. No, because I don't want to see you dead, that's why. So? So what if Kaiba is riding, too? Do I look intrigued by the idea? Everyone thinks we have this rivalry going – I could care less about dueling him, but Kaiba has to be a big crybaby and make a huge scene. Not my fault he has some sort of weird personality disorder.
For Ra's sake, I could care less whether Kaiba has the "guts" to ride in a car with you – that's not guts, he's just plain STUPID.
What? I don't care if you trust Joey, I don't. Yes, of course I trust you, Yugi. Wait, no, please don't – ah great. He's doing that 'please-Yami-I'm-cute-don't-hurt-my-feelings-or-I-might-cry' look. AUGH!!! He does it on purpose too, I hate that!!
Fine. We'll go in the car. But Ra help me if Joey doesn't have a soul left by the end of this trip. Kaiba too, for that matter.
Ok. Door is locked. Seatbelts on. Windows up. Helmets on. Knee pads, shin pads – check. Health insurance – check. Medical information – check. Donor card – check.
Overreacting? Me? Yugi, I don't care how stupid you look, as long as you're in this car, that's how you're going to travel. And you're stuck next to me, whether you like it or not.
Why? Since I don't want you up front next to Joey the maniac, and if you're going to sit next to Kaiba, you're going to get molested. (That's a privilege only for me…whoa, images…_…bad Yami, bad.)
What? He doesn't mind sitting next to me?
You have no idea how happy that just made me, hearing that, Yugi. You're such a sweet aibou.
Ok, we're off.
We are going to die.
Oh, we're picking up more victims – great. At least we won't be the only ones to suffer.
Wait – this is Ryou's house.
No. I am not going.
Do I look like I want to spend the entire day hanging out with Bakura? Don't these idiots know all the trouble he caused the LAST time we were out?
…ok, granted, the toffee machine accident wasn't completely his fault…but I thought Bakura had better balance than that, or I would never have pushed him in the first place!
He could have just climbed out, instead of causing a complete nuclear reaction at the fair!
Fine, aibou. If you say so. But shadow powers are becoming increasingly hard to restrain at the moment…Ryou? I don't know why he keeps that Tomb Robber around, he's a nice kid. Of course, Yugi's nicer. WAY nicer. In all respects.
Ok, so this car is filled up; we're not picking anyone up, we're going.
Ra help us.
WHO? Anzu and Mai? Why are THEY coming on this trip?
Ra no. Why, oh why did I get up this morning??
Joey, do you realize that there are only six seats in this car? And you want to fit eight of us in here? Well, at least Honda's out with Otogi…Malik, Marik, Isis, and Rishid are back in Egypt…Ra, I envy them right now.
No, this isn't going to work. Someone's going to have to sit on someone else's lap to make room at this rate….
Wait. Oh wow. That could work.
Hey aibou…you know how I despise Anzu…and…well… (I was wondering…if we're to make space…Ryou's sitting on his yami's lap…) …maybe…. (Though, if Bakura doesn't stop snickering this minute, Ryou's going to be sitting on an ash pile when I'm through.)
Please say yes, please please please….
^_^
This day suddenly got a whole lot better.
Ok, so I still have to sit next to Bakura. Oh well, I'll put up with just about anything to stay like this forever. Heck, I'd even kiss Anzu.
Scratch that. Anything BUT kiss Anzu. Ewww…bad images…got to think of something else.
Like Yugi. And chocolate. NO!! BAD BAD BAD YAMI!! Not that THAT's a bad image, but…ARGH! You're his protector, Ra-dammit! Not his lover!
Though, that wouldn't be a bad situation either….mmm….
ACK! Yami, snap out of it! You can't think these thoughts, not with Yugi sitting on your lap like this!! Or else Yugi's going to notice something he shouldn't!
Ok, we've stopped. Now Yami, just ignore them. Just ignore the two ditzy girls entering the car, just ignore that sickening look Anzu is giving you. Joey might get upset if you suddenly threw up all over his car. Not to mention Yugi would be upset if you tried to hurt her or anything.
Oh no, Anzu. You are NOT sitting near me. No, I refuse to move. Can't you see I'm busy? Yes – I'm busy being a seat for my hikari, and you're not invited to join in. Sit next to Kaiba. Or Joey. But not me.
And NO, you can't talk to Yugi either. See? He's mine. MINE. That's right, just turn around and don't talk to me. Or Yugi. Stay away.
Hmm? What's that, Yugi? Ok, ok, I promise not to glare at your friends to the point of death. For now.
I just hope there are only six seats left in the theater, too.
Hmmm…I really hope we get stuck in traffic. I could stay like this forever. Yugi's hair is so soft – there's an Ancient Egyptian turn-on for you…love soft, shiny hair like Yugi's. And soft skin. I wish I could just hug him forever.
Though it is odd that the theater would be so far away – oh, that's right, we picked up people. With Anzu and Mai being last – Mai lives, what, 50 km away?
Remind me again why they came with us?
And what's a km?
*chuckle* Yugi, you've fallen asleep – looks like I'm not the only one who noticed the long commute. *Sigh* I love you, aibou. Maybe we could cuddle like this sometime when you're actually awake?
Right. And I'm the king of Spain…actually, maybe I was. Who's to say I'm not!!
/You're not what?/
//AAHH! Yugi!//
/O_o? I'm sorry Yami, are you ok?/
Other than scaring me out of my ka? //Yes, Yugi, I'm fine. How are you?//
/Tired./
//I thought you were sleeping.//
/I was./
//I'm sorry, did I wake you?//
/No, Yami – we're here./
*blink* Well, there's a surprise. //Oh.//
/Come on! ^_^/
//Ok, ok.// Ack, I can never say no, can I?
Aw, dammit, that means I have to let go, too! Rrrrr.
Ok, now that we're - Eww. Anzu. I almost forgot about her. Too bad. Ra, why ever did you let such a girl be created on earth? AUGH!!! SHE'S TOUCHING ME!!! GET IT AWAY!! GET IT AWAY!!
*whew* Ok, that's better. At least she's got a short attention span. What? No, if you were to jump off that ledge I would NOT save you in the least, Anzu. Dear Ra. Where'd
Yugi go off to? Hmm…well, there's Joey. Though I'd much rather be spending my time with Yugi. Dammit.
Hi Joey. …I suppose I'm ok as can be. Do you know where Yugi is?
What?
And you didn't ask him where he was going or what he was doing?? Dammit, Joey....
Yes, I'm sure he can manage on his own. (But I can't manage without him around. For example, in about two seconds I am going to wring your scrawny little neck, which usually Yugi is here to prevent.)
Calm down? No, I am NOT going to calm down!! I'm his protector, I have to know where he is at all times!!
Huh? Where? Oh, ok, I see. I suppose needing to go to the bathroom after a ride that long is understandable. Yeah. Ok, ok Joey, I'm SORRY – happy?
*sigh* This is boring. Why are we talking about Mai's nails? What that girl really needs is an actual skirt – no wonder Joey is always letting her beat up on him, he always ends up on the floor, looking up. Idiot.
I seriously have to wonder why Yugi hangs out with these people some times. I mean, sure, they're nice and all, but they're all incredibly dense, too. Except for the quiet ones, come to think of it. Kaiba, Ryou – heck, even Bakura when he's not discussing methods of death and torture – and of course, there's Yugi.
Hmm? What is-YUGI!! You're back – are you ok?
What do you mean? I was worried about you!
I realize that, aibou, but never take anything for granted – you never know, the bathroom can be a very dangerous place.
Why are you all staring at me like that? He could have slipped on a puddle of water and hit his head on the sink! Do you REALIZE how many safety hazards there are in a public bathroom?
I really don't see what's so funny…. Apparently you guys aren't seeing this like I do…oh no, don't tell me I've given Bakura some new ideas for killing. *sigh*
Idiots. The whole world is full of idiots.
Of course, without idiots the world wouldn't function – no fast-food, no computer-service help…no politicians….
Never mind. This world WOULD be better with all the idiots gone. Then it would just be me and aibou. ^_^ Heh heh heh heh….
Oops – forgot not to laugh out loud. Yes, I am a slightly nuts, powerful and overprotective pharaoh; do you have a problem with that?
Yugi's so cute when he laughs. And smiles. Heck, he's cute all the time.
Hmm? I suppose. I wonder what we're seeing this afternoon – what tickets has Joey bought without passing my inspection?
'Finding Nemo'? Isn't that a kid's movie?
Young at heart? Mai, I'm five thousand years old, technically speaking. That argument's really not going to hold over too well with me.
Yeah, like I'm going to be paying attention to the movie when it comes on, anyway. Ra knows the last time we went to see one of these things I just spent the entire time staring at Yugi.
Aw, and the theater's half-empty too. *sigh*
Oh well. 'Movie Time', I suppose….
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Ok, that's over. Jeez, I hope no one asks me about that one…I heard something about a fish being a "natural blue", seagulls yelling "mine", and something obsessive about bubbles, but other than that I have no clue what that was about…of course, maybe if I had actually been paying attention to the movie, I wouldn't have this problem; but the only things I like to watch are Yugi, documentaries on Ancient Egypt, and watching Kaiba getting beat at Duel Monsters. Though, if I had the choice, I'd just sit around and watch Yugi all day, only. *sigh* Cruel world….
The park? Ok, sure, I guess. Sitting next to Yugi, underneath the shade of a tree next to a brook…oh, they're coming too, huh? Kuso.
Yes, it does seem a little hot outside, I suppose. Though, having lived in the desert for Ra-knows how long, it's really not that bad….
You're WHAT???
NO! Yugi, I forbid it! You will not, in any way, shape or form, be taking your pants off.
Why? Because we're in PUBLIC!!
I don't believe you. What? A demonstration? …what would he do if I told him that's the sort of thing I dream about? _ Yeah, the puzzle would be destroyed. Probably would be dismantled, smashed to bits…for the third time….
Yugi, I told you-
Oh. Hey, that's actually pretty clever. So they just zip off like that? So why don't they make leather pants that turn into shorts??
Well, I wear leather shorts, ok? (Actually I never would, but Joey's really starting to get on my nerves now….)
So wait, what do you do with the pieces left over? …no, Bakura, I don't think they're supposed to be used as neck-warmers…though if you're really so eager to try it out, be my guest.
HAHAHA!!! Holy Ra, I didn't think that Tomb Robber was so stupid!!! Quick, Yugi, where's your camera? I need a shot of this!!
Huh, scissors? Now hold on, that's my hikari's! No, it's his own damn fault that he stuck it over his head and looks like a demented giraffe!
*sigh* Oh, fine. Go ahead. Who knows, maybe they'll accidentally kill him with those things.
But wait, that would upset Ryou. And if Ryou's upset, Yugi's going to be upset. And as much as I'd like to console him, he'd probably hate me for also being happy seeing the Tomb Robber in that state. Hmm.
Ok. No death – how about a coma? Yeah, that works.
So now what? Joey, could you please put a leash on your boyfriend over there so he doesn't try to skewer me with the scissors? Or rather, so he doesn't lose his mind from the imminent mind crush aimed for him if he does?
*sigh* Yugi, I-
Hey, where's Yugi?
You're right, Ryou's missing too…where did they go?
//Aibou?//
/Ya-mi…./
Ow…wait a minute, I didn't do anything…o_o…oh no….
//Yugi?! Where are you, what's going on?//
/You'd better get here…I don't know how long I can hold him off…./
//O_O YUGI! Hold who off?? Where are you??//
/…./
//YUGI!!//
Kuso! Where-Ryou! Have you seen Yugi? He's in trouble, and-
…he WHAT?? Well, don't just stand there, take us to him!!
Oh Ra, Yugi, please be ok…that's just like you, trying to defend Ryou from getting hurt, but what about yourself? Please be ok, please Ra, don't let it be too late….
YUGI!!
WHAT THE HELL DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, YOU KISAMA?! LET GO OF MY AIBOU RIGHT NOW!!
Oh REALLY? Bakura, he's all yours.
That should take care of him for a while. He was going to want revenge anyway for trying to hurt Ryou….
Oh Ra, Yugi, please, don't be dead, don't be dead, no no no, please don't-
Thank the Gods – are you sure, Joey? Just knocked out? No broken bones? Fine.
What am I doing? What does it LOOK like I'm doing, idiot?! I'm taking Yugi home! No, I'm not waiting for the car – we live a block away from here. NO Anzu, you CAN'T COME WITH!
No, no more debate. We're going. I'll give you a call – thanks, Joey.
Oh Gods, Yugi. Joey and Kaiba seem somewhat knowledgeable about these things, but I can't help but worry. I just wish you would say something to let me know you're ok.
//Yugi?//
/…./
Kuso.
….
Yugi's going to kill me when he sees that I just broke down our front door instead of unlocking it properly…oh well, worry about that later. Yugi….
There. Now, where the heck did Grandpa stow the med kit?
AUGH, how many freaking' medications does that old man need to take? …Viagra? *shudder* Dear Ra, what has he been up to?...First Aid! Great!
…Ra, Yugi…if Bakura didn't tear that man into a million pieces I'll personally go over there and blast both of them away. How could anyone do this to you? Yugi's such an angel, absolutely perfect in every way – I only wish you were sometimes a little less eager to stand up for others, hikari…but I suppose that's just another reason why I love you….
Love. Hah. That's funny, coming from someone called 'Darkness'.
//Yugi?//
/…./
//Ra, I hope you're ok…Yugi?//
/…./
*sigh* This is all my fault. I should never have left him alone! I'm his protector; I'm supposed to PROTECT him, hence the term PROTECT-OR. -_- I failed. Yugi was the one doing the protecting this time, not me. Some yami I turned out to be. At this rate, I deserve to be shut up in the puzzle again.
That puzzle….
I can remember how painful it was, Yugi. You know my memories were still locked away for a time, but at least I knew they were THERE…before then, my present being only existed in the eye piece of the puzzle, while the rest of them contained my memories and powers…I had no idea who I was, and the pain of being separated into pieces was excruciating…I never thought it would end….
But, I suppose that was child's play, compared to the time that I was locked up in there, alone…with no memories of people, places, or things…I-I wasn't sure if I even existed…I longed for companionship, but without the knowledge…I always thought…that I was the only one….
And then, suddenly, something clicked. All of a sudden, part of my awareness appeared. I knew my name, knew that I was human, that I was not alone, but simply trapped, waiting for someone to free me…I could feel parts of my mind returning to me, as if someone were placing them inside my head…. Soon I became aware of my prison, that I was trapped inside the puzzle…and still, the pieces continued to fall into place…you were halfway finished when I realized this, I remember…and I was so grateful-I still am-that I made a vow then and there, that if I was ever released from my hell I would go and find you, you who had shed a ray of hope upon my miserable existence.
Heh…of course, I never thought I'd fall in love with you.
Funny…I remember the first time I saw you, when you had finally completed it. A flash of light, and there I was, looking around your cheery room for the first time, marveling at all the color, all the changes the world had gone through. And then, there you sat…and I stopped. I'm sure that you'd assume that it was because we looked so similar, but it was far from it. Somehow, I had always sensed that we would end up looking alike, but I had no idea just how different you would be from me.
I'm surprised I didn't fall through the floor.
Never did I expect my rescuer to be so...beautiful. Not just in looks, but in mind, soul, and heart. You amazed me to no end…I wanted to get to know you right then and there, to learn all about you, but you…you were scared…and who wouldn't be? I mean, just how often does one find spirits popping out of inanimate objects at random, especially ones that look just like you? I had to cast a sleeping spell on you…you were so exhausted from staying up, finishing the puzzle that it took little effort…and I returned to my soul room, using the Egyptian eye on the front of the puzzle in order to see you and your world, for the time being. You woke up, figured it was all a dream, and continued on with your life, as I watched you from the sidelines.
The rest…well, you already know, don't you? From Duelist Kingdom to Battle City, and beyond. You helped free me and, well, here I am.
I love you, Yugi.
*sigh*
Hmm? What's that noise? Huh?
YUGI!
You're awake, you're alive, thank Ra! Are you ok? How do you feel?
…I don't have any idea what it feels like to be trampled by a herd of elephants, but I'm sure that would hurt. What happened? Hm. And he started beating on Ryou? And then you…Yugi…. He did WHAT? That bastard! Damn him, I'm so going to-
Huh? Hey, anyone who threatens and points a gun at MY AIBOU deserves a trip to the Shadow Realm in my book. I guess I'll just have to hope that Bakura finished the job up properly.
Yugi, lay still – you're going to hurt yourself even more. Are you sure you're ok? Positive? Swear by the name of Ra? Ok…but you're sure? Ra, doesn't this kid worry about himself at all?
Gomen ne, Yugi…I should have been there for you. No, this isn't your fault, it's mine – don't you DARE say otherwise. Sticking up for Ryou against someone like that was courageous and thoughtful on your part…. Me? As for me, I can't even do my job right. I'm so sorry, aibou. You should never have had to face him…this is all my fault. Stupid, stupid Yami.
How can he just brush it off like that? How can he always be so forgiving, so caring, so concerned for the well-being of others, even if it means putting himself in danger?
*sigh*
//Why is he so good, so pure, so innocent in heart and spirit? Ra, I don't deserve Yugi as a partner…he has gone through such a hell already, just from knowing me….//
/I don't care./
//WHA?! Y-YUGI!//
/*chuckle* You slipped./
*blush* Great. Just great. What else did he hear?? Yami no baka, just see if he ever wants to be with you again.
/Yami, if you're thinking about leaving, I swear I will lock the house up, board up the windows, and injure myself again to make sure you stay here./
//But Yugi-//
/No, Yami, I mean it./
Aibou…Ra, his eyes sparkle like the heavens….
//Yugi, I….//
/…./
//I….//
/O_o? Yami, are you trying to tell me something?/
Oh, that's great – yeah Yami, just nod your head up and down like the idiot you are. No, don't shake your head after that – now he's going to be suspicious!! Damn it, Yugi, why do you have to be so beautiful? Arg!!!
//Uh, never mind.//
/No Yami, go ahead! ^_^/
*sigh* Fine. I'll get this over with. Heck, I don't deserve him anyway – what's the harm in telling him…well, he could burst a vein and kill me…Ra knows that the little guy can get extremely vicious if pushed to it…and there are plenty of knives in the kitchen…at least that would solve the problem of me always causing him trouble…come to think of it, when was the last time Grandpa sharpened those things? I mean, dying is dying, but at least a sharp knife will do it quick…and if it's dull, and Yugi's mad, I doubt he's going to go correct the problem….
/Yami?/
//Um, ok, but would you mind if I went and sharpened all the knives in the kitchen first?//
/O_o? What for?/
Skip it. Just SAY it.
//Yugi…Iloveyou.//
/…what?/
//I said…"I love you."//
Oh Ra. He's staring.
//I think I'll go sharpen those knives now.// Great. Blew it again for the second time today, Yami. I've probably scarred his mind for life - go me.
/Yami, wait./
Huh? Yugi, what tha-
….
Woah.
Yugi….
Oh wow. Gods, this is amazing…I never imagined kissing Yugi would be this good. He tastes like cotton candy…light, delicate, sweet…Yugi, could this mean…?
//Yugi.//
Ra, he's so warm, so beautiful. Those eyes….
/I love you too, Yami./
No way.
No. Way.
/Yami? Please say something?/
Oh my Gods…I can't believe it.
//Yugi….//
This is wonderful.
….
….
….
I have got to be the luckiest guy in the world.
//You're not going anywhere, ever again.//
/Hah, do I have a choice?/
//I'm never letting go.//
/Good. Let it stay that way./
//Yugi?//
/Hmm?/
//Aishiteru.//
^_^ ^_^
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